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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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